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The Dutch pancakes are called Oliebollen. They are dutch tradition around New Years and you serve them powdered sugar. Original dutch pancakes are flat and mostly eaten with sugar.
Watching Ben be so angry at Alan Rickman’s character in Love Actually from the middle of the Rhine is just what it needed to get into the Christmas spirit. Love you guys!
I've never considered going on a river cruise... until today! That Christmas cruise has just been added to my bucket list. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
@@CruisewithI really like the idea of river cruises - I wonder what it’s like in summer and it looks very classy, no children, no rough seas - it looks better than sea cruising
Guys that was truly wonderful. Mima and I lived in Germany 40 yrs ago and this brought back so many memories! We started our married life there and are still going strong! You’ve encouraged me to get back to Germany, perhaps in December like you.
I’ve only just came across these two in browsing and I gotta say….. you guys are awesome. Both of your natural personalities seem to compliment each other perfectly. Really enjoy watching
I cannot remember when I enjoyed a video as much as this one! Thank you both so much. This has been a terrible year for me with my health and 4 mini strokes in one year. Christmas has been so hard for me for the past few years as I have been unable to feel the "Christmas Cheer" for all the work and emotional losses in the past few years. To watch this was like a magical experience as I have never been to Germany or Switzerland, especially at Christmas, or taken a river cruise. It was a bit of a fairytale to watch your excitement and like I said, it has been so long that I have felt any of the magic of Christmas. So thank you for the escape. Also; a personal thank you for your wonderful table manners. I am an old Southern US Lady and I love a beautiful table and sharing a beautiful meal without watching someone chewing their food like cows chew grass and have to listen to someone eat & chew with their mouth open, hear the nasty sounds come mixed with their talking throughout their chewing...I was raised as a true Southern Belle and it is a pet peeve with me. It was all a delight and I have always dreamed of going to Germany as my father's family came from Germany to the US in the 1600s. I doubt I will ever get there, so thank you, and Merry Christmas to you both.
21:52 omg you guys are so funny! You are so good at this. I'm from the USA so the accents make it even better. You 2 make my days bright. That view alone out your window is what would make me book this trip. I'm so glad you're able to travel right now as restrictions are getting even worse in Europe. I'm only half way through right now but I can't help but comment. The big cruise lines are a no for me but THIS is amazing! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
I have a tendency to rewatch movies and shows that are comforting to me(Harry Potter and downton abbey are a few of my favorites) and this morning on a cold New England fall day I had the urge to rewatch this Christmas river cruise series you guys did. Thought you’d appreciate being a comforting, relaxing thing that a mom of two can cuddle up and watch in her free time. 🥰
The scene in love actually with Emma Thompson really does tug at the heart strings, always get emotional with that scene, how could he do that to her, enjoyed your Christmas markets keep up the good work
After the Queen Mary II changed her mind we never got to cruise to the markets, but, mum still got her trip we have just returned from Prague where I kept thinking I was walking about in a fairy tale. Great trip chaps, I might have to do this next year!
European markets are just so Christmassy, mulled wine and gingerbread. Yum. I would love to take a cruise like this, thanks for sharing and giving me inspiration.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Avalon Christmas river cruise! My husband and I just booked our Christmas river Cruise with Avalon for Dec. 2023! We couldn't be more excited! Only 21 months to go... :) You two are just the best thing going. Your energy and amazing vibes are what the world needs more of! Cheers from Washington state in the US!
I love this cruise with Ben and David so much, we booked the same itinerary for December 2024. I will be watching these videos ALOT between now and then. Thank you guys - you are fantastic!
I must say that the editing of these videos is stellar (it might actually be better than the editing of Love Actually). I feel really drawn into the story and the place. Thanks for all the hard work.
I love that you both love 'Love Actually'. My absolute fave! The temptation to log off from work, make myself some real hot chocolate and curl up on my bed, while cheering on Jamie/Colin Firth and growling at Harry/Alan Rickman is overwhelming. My darling daughter is home this week from Uni ... we shall have a grand time this evening sobbing into each other's shoulders whilst drinking the aforementioned hot chocolate and munching on some chocolate chip cookies that I made yesterday. Of course, each time someone mentions Hot Chocolate, I think of one of my other favourite movies - The Full Monty.
You have taken me back, and reminded me of the 2 times we have done the Christmas Markets! The German markets are terrific! In Nuremburg, i actually got interviewed by the Christmas Angel....and was on German TV, that evening! You go with a half empty suitcase, so you can bring all the gifts you buy home. The 1st time we went, our last night on board was the 22nd of Dec, and Sajta came on the ship, and left a gift on our bed while we all were at dinner! It was a decanter, and 2 wine glasses, that were embrossed with the picture , name and date of our ship! I would buy the mulled wine in each Christmas market, since the mugs are different, they were a great souvenir of each place. They all now sit on pegs above our mantle in our dining room, year round! Super terrific vlog! Thank you for letting me remember! Vickie from SE Pa, USA
I realize this is an older post but I just found it. I’ve done all kinds of cruising and the river Christmas markets have to be the best. Food is so good and specialized to the region you are cruising through , love all the little door gifts the companies provide. Tauck is our favorite line
Oh this was wonderful! I`m not in a position to travel, but honestly this is one of the cruises I`ve always wanted to do and wow it lives up to expectations! Truly magical thanks so much, I needed a bit of a cheer-up today and this hit the spot!
You’re both adorable and had me laughing. I loved watching you try all the different dishes, they looked delicious. Can’t wait to see the rest of your magical Christmas cruise. 💙💙
Did the same cruise your doing, but not at Christmas. Loved Cologne Germany 🇩🇪. River Cruising is one of the best ways to get a taste of several countries and their cultures. Love you
I have yet to ever cruise. I came across you gentlemen about 3 weeks ago and I’m addicted !! You are both just darling and so informative !! The best Vlogs anywhere ! Love love love you both. Thanks for your hard work putting these videos together. Gotta go book myself a cruise🎉🎉🎉🛳️⛴️🚢
I was speaking to a friend this week about river cruises, and they mentioned how amazing a Christmas one must be. I instantly wondered if you guys had ever vlogged one, and here we are! Great video - you've put me in the mood to try a river cruise at Christmas - a very different vibe to Summer, but absolutely beautiful by the looks of it!
We have done five river cruises in Europe. One of them was a Christmas market cruise on the Danube River in 2018. It is a magical time.Enjoyed watching you and your excitement over the experience. Looking forward to your further adventures.
Starting in Amsterdam and ending the video in Cologne with that magnificent Cologne Cathedral and sipping on gluhwein brought back so many memories of my trip to Germany and the Netherlands, and it made me very happy. I always love your videos, but this one was extra special for me. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you both!
Wonderful memories for me as well, spent 6 weeks in the Netherlands during the St Nick, Christmas and New Year's holidays with numerous families. Something I will never forget.
I`m quite envious of you two! I live in Switzerland and have been on 2 River Cruises with a Swiss Company, Mittel Thurgau, once on the Duoro, Portugal (SUPERB!) and the other in August on the Donau(Danube). I love big ship cruising but LOVE river cruising. Both were during the pandemic and I felt so safe - masks all the time, only half occupancy and we were assigned tables, seats on the bus, etc. I`ve always wanted to do a Christmas Market river cruise, however the Swiss company does not cover so many countries, so may have to look into Avalon. Food superb, loved “getting to know” people on the smaller size boat, etc and I agree, sitting in front of your bedroom window and watching the scenery go by is THE best - can`t wait to follow your whole journey!!!
Those Christmas markets look amazing, I've always wanted to do them, I think I'd have to take an extra suitcase for the decorations I'd bring back, the food looks delicious and actually made me hungry, as always loads of fun watching you guys, hope you had a blast it certainly looked like you did, by the way I left my shoe outside my front door and all I got was a puddle of rain water, stay safe guys
Hello from Sydney the lunch looks great thanks for taking us along would love to go to the Xmas markets it looks cold we are having a wet summer & cold. Our borders have opened with Queensland this morning but no cruising yet maybe next year we live in hope!
What a wonderful vlog... very impressed with the cruise, however, the most magical moment was the Christmas Market... I felt your happiness...once the band started to play I became emotional....I live Christmas and I love you both xx Thank you. A very Merry Christmas Ben & David xx
Thank you for this lovely video. It brought back many, many memories of living in Germany as a military family. Most reminded me of our daughter loving the magic of the Christmas Markets. Hugs From Texas USA💗💗
I normally travel to Europe this time of year but not able to this year. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful fairy tale footage. It brings back so many memories. I really appreciate the two of you. HAPPY Holidays Gentlemen!!🎄🎁
I'm so looking forward to the next episode in this series! Especially since I just gave into temptation and watched this 1 (was trying to save it to be closer to Christmas - so seasonal!). I feel all Christmassy now too, so thanks guys (can be difficult to get into the spirit down under at the best of times and this has been a trying year. Ben and David: a 2 man team bent on raising morale across the globe ☺)
You two are SO entertaining!! The licorice-tasting food likely had Anise (AN-iss) in it. Anise tastes lice licorice! Keep up the great vlogs! We love them!
Thank you so much for these videos . They make my day. I love cruising but it will be a while until our next cruise . I get to live vicariously through you. Seeing Ben eat and comment should be another channel 😂.
Looks amazzzing! That cabin is enormous. Love the sliding door. The food looked utterly delicious 😋 Sad to see so few people on the plane, cruise boat and walking around the Christmas market. I just wonder how long these cruise companies and airlines can financially continue to provide these amazing holidays with so few passengers? Can wait to continue the cruise along with you. Love your winter hats! Have fun, but keep safe and healthy 🎅🎄🎁
Hi Ben and David. Missed you guys. Nice empty flight. A river cruise. Where I hear the crew outnumbers the passengers. Ok. Let’s watch. I think most excursions don’t wait if someone’s late. Now the question is if someone misses it because of lateness, will they be refunded? I’m looking at those seats on the bus saying wow. Nice and roomy. But I finally see it seats 3😳. Can’t complain about new ports and markets. Glad they are trying. Lovely suite. Yess please. A tour of suite plz. Great all movies included. A triple slider. Close it do your tea doesn’t get cold. No restrictions to bring drinks or snacks on. Nice. Bathroom/ shower looks spacious. Ooh. Bath nightlight. 🤣 2 hrs since you ate. My word. I would be starving too. Beer and wine included. Dutch cheese soup. Delish. The salad looks good too. Less options but good quality works. I didn’t know the Netherlands were known for fried chicken. Ice cream and Dutch pancakes. Great ☄️. Omg. You could you touch under the bridge. Dinner time. I’ve yet to see that restaurant full. Love no dress code. Informal and comfortable. I hear you Ben. You cook with wine 😏🤣. Ben you and your meal one liners are hilarious. I’m with David. Nightly cheese plates. I’ve never done a river cruise. My husband wants too. We’re in NY. Wonder if the ones here in the states are like yours. I’m curious now after seeing yours and Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers. Omg. Will a gift be in your good shoe in the morn? Let’s see. Is there no grab and go or continental or room service if you miss breakfast in the dining room? Ohhhhhhh. A gift in your shoe. Yesssss. Colon Germany looks beautiful. It’s late afternoon already? It’s already dark. Everything lit up. David loves his beer. Ben, a hot red wine? Different and delish. The warm nuts look amazing. Was wondering why the bun was so small for the sausage. It’s like a Christmas village with food, drinks and games and rides. Oh no. The video is coming to an end. Thanks for sharing. This was amazing. Look forward to the next video.
Ben and David- Such a treat to see your enthusiastic portrayal of the cruise my wife and I were able to share. We are even in some of the captured footage. Can’t wait to share it with our grandkids! Thanks also for your ideas for future cruises. Bruce and Lorie Cannard Kennewick, Washington USA
If you miss the boat you will be expected to make your own way to the next port. The ports are close together and all connected by train anyway. If your excursion was late they will wait for you.
Lovely cruise! I love the chrismassy vibe! But im afraid those are not dutch pancakes :) i think you got some yummie "oliebollen". They are doughballs, with or without raisins, fried up. We eat them around newyears, so you are right on schedule :).
Christmas markets in Germany are so much fun. Been a very long time since I was at one in Germany. This trip you took is so wonderful, going to different ones in several countries.
Omg guys..I'm sending this to my family..1st it will make them smile..& 2nd..I want to c if anyone would b interested for 2022-23..your excitement is infectious! Really enjoy u both..endearing couple 👬
I was fortunate to go to markets a few times. The best sausage I ever ate, glutwine keeping the cups for souvenirs, good beer and a long long stick full of big red strawberries covered in dark lucious chocolate. Yum. It was so magical. Never cruised to markets. I would love it. Thank you for this. I enjoy your videos very much.
We really enjoyed our 2 river cruises with Viking, one was the Grand European and the other the Waterways of the Tsars in Russia. River cruising is really wonderful for the destinations, the food, service and making lots of friends. We have spent some time in Amsterdam as well on both a river cruise and an ocean cruise and did the canal boats and a lot of walking around. Very enjoyable city. Our first Christmas cruise will be in 10 days with Oceania in the Southern Caribbean for 12 days.
You two are just a hoot!! I did a Rhine river cruise several years ago as a part of a grand tour my parents had booked. I was extremely apprehensive of doing a tour, and ended up not crazy about it but the time spent with my folks, who are both now gone, was priceless. I'm so grateful I went along. The river cruise from Switzerland to Holland was magical!! I can only imagine how special it would be during the holidays. Take care, you two!!!!
I did the same itinerary in December, 2019, but on Viking. Your video is bringing back such wonderful memories! My friend and I were on a search for the half-meter wiener, and we finally found it! We were filming a lot of ours for our teacher friends who were still at work!
used to live just up the road from Koln, squaddie in the 80's, all those christmas markets are real stuff, glad you two are loving it....good footage too
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😂i wish I was with u..what about Norwegian or Japanese cruises? U been in them
"All you need is lunch". I'M DYING!!!!!!!!!!
"I found love on a hopeless plate" YOU'RE KILLING ME
The Dutch pancakes are called Oliebollen. They are dutch tradition around New Years and you serve them powdered sugar. Original dutch pancakes are flat and mostly eaten with sugar.
I was going to say the same thing. Thanks for mentioning it.
Watching Ben be so angry at Alan Rickman’s character in Love Actually from the middle of the Rhine is just what it needed to get into the Christmas spirit.
Love you guys!
The Beatles said "All you need is lunch" made me laugh
True story, we came home from our Christmas market tour with 21 glüwein mugs and each one was different! I had to buy a suitcase in Strasbourg 😂
The Christmas markets in Germany are spectacular, even in tiny little towns they’re so over the top & wonderful.
I've never considered going on a river cruise... until today! That Christmas cruise has just been added to my bucket list. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
Thanks Ben for watching.
We did a Christmas cruise on Viking in 2019. And loved it. The River at night was unbelievable as we passed the small towns. Lot of walking!!
Me too!
You will love river cruising, don't hesitate.
@@CruisewithI really like the idea of river cruises - I wonder what it’s like in summer and it looks very classy, no children, no rough seas - it looks better than sea cruising
Guys that was truly wonderful. Mima and I lived in Germany 40 yrs ago and this brought back so many memories! We started our married life there and are still going strong! You’ve encouraged me to get back to Germany, perhaps in December like you.
So happy we could bring so many memories back for you! Germany must have changed so much since you lived there.
I’ve only just came across these two in browsing and I gotta say….. you guys are awesome. Both of your natural personalities seem to compliment each other perfectly. Really enjoy watching
I’ve been letting your videos play quietly in the background as I sleep and I have been sleeping so well. Your voices are so pleasant and nice.
Happy we could help!💤
I cannot remember when I enjoyed a video as much as this one! Thank you both so much. This has been a terrible year for me with my health and 4 mini strokes in one year. Christmas has been so hard for me for the past few years as I have been unable to feel the "Christmas Cheer" for all the work and emotional losses in the past few years. To watch this was like a magical experience as I have never been to Germany or Switzerland, especially at Christmas, or taken a river cruise. It was a bit of a fairytale to watch your excitement and like I said, it has been so long that I have felt any of the magic of Christmas. So thank you for the escape. Also; a personal thank you for your wonderful table manners. I am an old Southern US Lady and I love a beautiful table and sharing a beautiful meal without watching someone chewing their food like cows chew grass and have to listen to someone eat & chew with their mouth open, hear the nasty sounds come mixed with their talking throughout their chewing...I was raised as a true Southern Belle and it is a pet peeve with me. It was all a delight and I have always dreamed of going to Germany as my father's family came from Germany to the US in the 1600s. I doubt I will ever get there, so thank you, and Merry Christmas to you both.
I completely agree! Thank you so much for sharing this video with us all!
21:52 omg you guys are so funny! You are so good at this. I'm from the USA so the accents make it even better. You 2 make my days bright. That view alone out your window is what would make me book this trip. I'm so glad you're able to travel right now as restrictions are getting even worse in Europe. I'm only half way through right now but I can't help but comment. The big cruise lines are a no for me but THIS is amazing! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
Thank you and Happy Christmas!
I know !! Laughing out loud watching Ben singing Christmas carols and eating sausages at the same time - wonderful !!
I have a tendency to rewatch movies and shows that are comforting to me(Harry Potter and downton abbey are a few of my favorites) and this morning on a cold New England fall day I had the urge to rewatch this Christmas river cruise series you guys did.
Thought you’d appreciate being a comforting, relaxing thing that a mom of two can cuddle up and watch in her free time. 🥰
The scene in love actually with Emma Thompson really does tug at the heart strings, always get emotional with that scene, how could he do that to her, enjoyed your Christmas markets keep up the good work
OMG I tried to get my husband to do a River Cruise years ago. Im going by myself next year if he won't go.......
After the Queen Mary II changed her mind we never got to cruise to the markets, but, mum still got her trip we have just returned from Prague where I kept thinking I was walking about in a fairy tale. Great trip chaps, I might have to do this next year!
Please show more of this trip. So much fun and almost like we're there with you.
More next Sunday!
European markets are just so Christmassy, mulled wine and gingerbread. Yum. I would love to take a cruise like this, thanks for sharing and giving me inspiration.
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Avalon Christmas river cruise! My husband and I just booked our Christmas river Cruise with Avalon for Dec. 2023! We couldn't be more excited! Only 21 months to go... :)
You two are just the best thing going. Your energy and amazing vibes are what the world needs more of!
Cheers from Washington state in the US!
Safe travels in a couple of months! 🇨🇦
How was your cruise?
I love this cruise with Ben and David so much, we booked the same itinerary for December 2024. I will be watching these videos ALOT between now and then. Thank you guys - you are fantastic!
I must say that the editing of these videos is stellar (it might actually be better than the editing of Love Actually). I feel really drawn into the story and the place. Thanks for all the hard work.
Thanks so much!
Ben and David Britishism of the week: brolly. I learned something new today.
Oh my gosh! I thought everyone called it a brolly
Australians also say brolly. I’m actually glad that Ben and David don’t change their language to suit Americans. Long live the wardrobe…not closet!
@@rosella1919 agreed! Life would be so boring if we were all the same. This is why I love travel. ❤️
Oh my goodness. This video has pushed us over the Christmas cliff - reserving a Christmas cruise asap!!
You certainly did pass on the Christmas magic
The Christmas Markets looked like a dream!! So magical.
I love that you both love 'Love Actually'. My absolute fave! The temptation to log off from work, make myself some real hot chocolate and curl up on my bed, while cheering on Jamie/Colin Firth and growling at Harry/Alan Rickman is overwhelming. My darling daughter is home this week from Uni ... we shall have a grand time this evening sobbing into each other's shoulders whilst drinking the aforementioned hot chocolate and munching on some chocolate chip cookies that I made yesterday. Of course, each time someone mentions Hot Chocolate, I think of one of my other favourite movies - The Full Monty.
I love English hot chocolate. It seems to taste so much better than ours in Australia. It’s the first thing I buy when I arrive in London.
“For the love of Angela Merkel on a hill yodeling her heart out” - best thing I’ve heard during the Christmas season! Love the imagery!
You two are a fkn delight! Glad I get to go down the RUclips rabbit hole with your videos before bed this holiday season!
Fabulous start to the week: a new cruise video from Ben and David, doesn’t get better. The cruise looks amazing, thanks so much for sharing it
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree !! This made my week
I can't stop watching you two!!! You are so much fun. Your narration and camera work is awesome. Love the humor and honesty.
You have taken me back, and reminded me of the 2 times we have done the Christmas Markets! The German markets are terrific! In Nuremburg, i actually got interviewed by the Christmas Angel....and was on German TV, that evening! You go with a half empty suitcase, so you can bring all the gifts you buy home. The 1st time we went, our last night on board was the 22nd of Dec, and Sajta came on the ship, and left a gift on our bed while we all were at dinner! It was a decanter, and 2 wine glasses, that were embrossed with the picture , name and date of our ship! I would buy the mulled wine in each Christmas market, since the mugs are different, they were a great souvenir of each place. They all now sit on pegs above our mantle in our dining room, year round! Super terrific vlog! Thank you for letting me remember! Vickie from SE Pa, USA
Haha thats awesome Vickie! THank you for sharing your cruise memories with us.
I realize this is an older post but I just found it. I’ve done all kinds of cruising and the river Christmas markets have to be the best. Food is so good and specialized to the region you are cruising through , love all the little door gifts the companies provide. Tauck is our favorite line
I have cruised on many large ocean cruisers but THIS looks like so much fun! And different! What a nice change.
It really is!
My mom lived in Holland for a bit and we always did the shoes thing when I was little 💜 so cute to see they do it on a ship
What a delightful vlog! That Christmas market looked amazing! You guys have the best cruise content out there. ❤
Thanks so much!!
Oh, I have to show this to my husband. I would love to do this kind of cruise. 🎄⛄️❄️
You should!
Oh this was wonderful! I`m not in a position to travel, but honestly this is one of the cruises I`ve always wanted to do and wow it lives up to expectations! Truly magical thanks so much, I needed a bit of a cheer-up today and this hit the spot!
So happy we could cheer you up!
My Christmas cruise of the Golden Princess is one of my favorite memories. It was perfect in every way. Merry Christmas you two and everybody else.
Happy Christmas!!
You have convinced three couples to enjoy a Christmas river cruise! Thank you! You two are amazing!!
Yay! Thank you!
You’re both adorable and had me laughing. I loved watching you try all the different dishes, they looked delicious. Can’t wait to see the rest of your magical Christmas cruise. 💙💙
Did the same cruise your doing, but not at Christmas. Loved Cologne Germany 🇩🇪. River Cruising is one of the best ways to get a taste of several countries and their cultures. Love you
30:00 Adorable, you used your “good shoe” for brownie points! Awww!
I have yet to ever cruise. I came across you gentlemen about 3 weeks ago and I’m addicted !! You are both just darling and so informative !! The best Vlogs anywhere ! Love love love you both. Thanks for your hard work putting these videos together. Gotta go book myself a cruise🎉🎉🎉🛳️⛴️🚢
Welcome aboard and thank you so much for watching
Never had any desire to visit Germany until I saw your Christmas market coverage.
"Freeze Your Gibblets Off!" 😃haha!
Gary Bembridge likes Avalon too. 🍻
I was speaking to a friend this week about river cruises, and they mentioned how amazing a Christmas one must be. I instantly wondered if you guys had ever vlogged one, and here we are! Great video - you've put me in the mood to try a river cruise at Christmas - a very different vibe to Summer, but absolutely beautiful by the looks of it!
I’m moving to Germany lol. Looks like an amazing cruise. The ship looks very nice. Will have to add that cruise to my bucket list.
We have done five river cruises in Europe. One of them was a Christmas market cruise on the Danube River in 2018. It is a magical time.Enjoyed watching you and your excitement over the experience. Looking forward to your further adventures.
Starting in Amsterdam and ending the video in Cologne with that magnificent Cologne Cathedral and sipping on gluhwein brought back so many memories of my trip to Germany and the Netherlands, and it made me very happy. I always love your videos, but this one was extra special for me. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you both!
So happy to hear we brought you some wonderful memories. Thank you so much.
Wonderful memories for me as well, spent 6 weeks in the Netherlands during the St Nick, Christmas and New Year's holidays with numerous families. Something I will never forget.
As someone who is wanting to go to Germany so bad, I seriously loved every second of this video!!!!!! Thank you guys for this awesome trip how fun!
I`m quite envious of you two! I live in Switzerland and have been on 2 River Cruises with a Swiss Company, Mittel Thurgau, once on the Duoro, Portugal (SUPERB!) and the other in August on the Donau(Danube). I love big ship cruising but LOVE river cruising. Both were during the pandemic and I felt so safe - masks all the time, only half occupancy and we were assigned tables, seats on the bus, etc. I`ve always wanted to do a Christmas Market river cruise, however the Swiss company does not cover so many countries, so may have to look into Avalon. Food superb, loved “getting to know” people on the smaller size boat, etc and I agree, sitting in front of your bedroom window and watching the scenery go by is THE best - can`t wait to follow your whole journey!!!
Those Christmas markets look amazing, I've always wanted to do them, I think I'd have to take an extra suitcase for the decorations I'd bring back, the food looks delicious and actually made me hungry, as always loads of fun watching you guys, hope you had a blast it certainly looked like you did, by the way I left my shoe outside my front door and all I got was a puddle of rain water, stay safe guys
Mark, my wife and I actually did bring an extra soft sided suitcase folded into our rolling suitcase, just for Weihnachtsmarkt souvenirs!
Hello from Sydney the lunch looks great thanks for taking us along would love to go to the Xmas markets it looks cold we are having a wet summer & cold. Our borders have opened with Queensland this morning but no cruising yet maybe next year we live in hope!
Excited to see You Guys on Sunday. Christmas music 🎶🎄🎵 ❤🎉🥳☃️🍷
What a wonderful vlog... very impressed with the cruise, however, the most magical moment was the Christmas Market... I felt your happiness...once the band started to play I became emotional....I live Christmas and I love you both xx Thank you. A very Merry Christmas Ben & David xx
Thank you for watching and Happy Christmas to you!
It was lovely to see you again, I think that a river cruise at Christmas looks like a fine idea.
I absolutely love both of your personality. You definitely complement each other! Very enjoyable! Cheers!
I'm now officially jealous. 😊
this was delightful. you both are delightful
What a dream!! This was the most Christmassay thing EVER!! I want to go right now!!! You guys are great, thank you for sharing this!!!
Happy Christmas!!
LOVED this video! Hilarious when Ben said he wasn't being sponsored to tell us how good the pulled pork crisps were 😂😂😂
Miss Europe so much, especially during Christmas. Thank you and we look forward to seeing more 😀 👍🥂🍷❤
Your welcome!
Your videos have me smiling and laughing out loud the whole way through. So warm and informative and fun. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for this lovely video. It brought back many, many memories of living in Germany as a military family. Most reminded me of our daughter loving the magic of the Christmas Markets. Hugs From Texas USA💗💗
Ahoy Texas! So happy we could bring you some memories.
We are going on a Rhine river cruise in April
This has been the best update of how things are now
Have fun
Be safe
Those markets look absolutely wonderful!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching! Happy Holidays.
"When I'm at home, I always cook with wine ... and sometimes I put it in my food." LOL
Best line!
😂😂😂
Ben and David, you are the best-est!! I hope you post a Part II because this was amazing! Thank you!
Oh I truly enjoyed this video...You both make me smile & laugh.....Thank You and Merry Christmas.from IOWA, USA
I just found you and can’t stop watching. Great HAPPY VIDEOS. ❤
I normally travel to Europe this time of year but not able to this year. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful fairy tale footage. It brings back so many memories. I really appreciate the two of you. HAPPY Holidays Gentlemen!!🎄🎁
Our pleasure. Happy Christmas.
Oh so beautiful. My husband and I are planning a Christmas market river cruise for 2023, we just haven't decided on a cruiseline yet.
So many options! We recommend looking at what is included when choosing between the different lines.
I'm so looking forward to the next episode in this series!
Especially since I just gave into temptation and watched this 1 (was trying to save it to be closer to Christmas - so seasonal!).
I feel all Christmassy now too, so thanks guys (can be difficult to get into the spirit down under at the best of times and this has been a trying year. Ben and David: a 2 man team bent on raising morale across the globe ☺)
Love you too, Australia has still no started cruising again yet,
Thank you guys! That was so lovely. Now I’m really looking forward to Christmas, not that I wasn’t before because I love Christmas 🎄
You two are SO entertaining!!
The licorice-tasting food likely had Anise (AN-iss) in it. Anise tastes lice licorice!
Keep up the great vlogs! We love them!
OMG Ben when the band started in Cologne & you started to sing and then shoved the sausage in ur mouth. I lost it. Thanks for the fun guys.
Thank you so much for these videos . They make my day. I love cruising but it will be a while until our next cruise . I get to live vicariously through you. Seeing Ben eat and comment should be another channel 😂.
Looks amazzzing! That cabin is enormous. Love the sliding door.
The food looked utterly delicious 😋
Sad to see so few people on the plane, cruise boat and walking around the Christmas market. I just wonder how long these cruise companies and airlines can financially continue to provide these amazing holidays with so few passengers?
Can wait to continue the cruise along with you.
Love your winter hats!
Have fun, but keep safe and healthy 🎅🎄🎁
I absolutely love the two of you! This trip looked amazing.
Thank you so much!!
Hi Ben and David. Missed you guys. Nice empty flight. A river cruise. Where I hear the crew outnumbers the passengers. Ok. Let’s watch. I think most excursions don’t wait if someone’s late. Now the question is if someone misses it because of lateness, will they be refunded? I’m looking at those seats on the bus saying wow. Nice and roomy. But I finally see it seats 3😳. Can’t complain about new ports and markets. Glad they are trying. Lovely suite. Yess please. A tour of suite plz. Great all movies included. A triple slider. Close it do your tea doesn’t get cold. No restrictions to bring drinks or snacks on. Nice. Bathroom/ shower looks spacious. Ooh. Bath nightlight. 🤣 2 hrs since you ate. My word. I would be starving too. Beer and wine included. Dutch cheese soup. Delish. The salad looks good too. Less options but good quality works. I didn’t know the Netherlands were known for fried chicken. Ice cream and Dutch pancakes. Great ☄️. Omg. You could you touch under the bridge. Dinner time. I’ve yet to see that restaurant full. Love no dress code. Informal and comfortable. I hear you Ben. You cook with wine 😏🤣. Ben you and your meal one liners are hilarious. I’m with David. Nightly cheese plates. I’ve never done a river cruise. My husband wants too. We’re in NY. Wonder if the ones here in the states are like yours. I’m curious now after seeing yours and Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers. Omg. Will a gift be in your good shoe in the morn? Let’s see. Is there no grab and go or continental or room service if you miss breakfast in the dining room? Ohhhhhhh. A gift in your shoe. Yesssss. Colon Germany looks beautiful. It’s late afternoon already? It’s already dark. Everything lit up. David loves his beer. Ben, a hot red wine? Different and delish. The warm nuts look amazing. Was wondering why the bun was so small for the sausage. It’s like a Christmas village with food, drinks and games and rides. Oh no. The video is coming to an end. Thanks for sharing. This was amazing. Look forward to the next video.
Ben and David-
Such a treat to see your enthusiastic portrayal of the cruise my wife and I were able to share. We are even in some of the captured footage. Can’t wait to share it with our grandkids! Thanks also for your ideas for future cruises.
Bruce and Lorie Cannard
Kennewick, Washington USA
If you miss the boat you will be expected to make your own way to the next port. The ports are close together and all connected by train anyway. If your excursion was late they will wait for you.
Lovely cruise! I love the chrismassy vibe! But im afraid those are not dutch pancakes :) i think you got some yummie "oliebollen". They are doughballs, with or without raisins, fried up. We eat them around newyears, so you are right on schedule :).
Ah thanks for letting us know. The ship called them dutch pancakes.
Christmas markets in Germany are so much fun. Been a very long time since I was at one in Germany. This trip you took is so wonderful, going to different ones in several countries.
Omg guys..I'm sending this to my family..1st it will make them smile..& 2nd..I want to c if anyone would b interested for 2022-23..your excitement is infectious! Really enjoy u both..endearing couple 👬
I was fortunate to go to markets a few times. The best sausage I ever ate, glutwine keeping the cups for souvenirs, good beer and a long long stick full of big red strawberries covered in dark lucious chocolate. Yum. It was so magical. Never cruised to markets. I would love it. Thank you for this. I enjoy your videos very much.
Love the food comments, I think the cruiseline was creative; the pancakes are actual 'oliebollen".
Of all your cruise vlogs that I have seen you seem to be having the best time on this one. Fantastic, thank you for sharing.
We really enjoyed our 2 river cruises with Viking, one was the Grand European and the other the Waterways of the Tsars in Russia. River cruising is really wonderful for the destinations, the food, service and making lots of friends. We have spent some time in Amsterdam as well on both a river cruise and an ocean cruise and did the canal boats and a lot of walking around. Very enjoyable city. Our first Christmas cruise will be in 10 days with Oceania in the Southern Caribbean for 12 days.
If you want seconds or try a different are they accommodating? Food sampling is one of the best joys of cruising.
Yes, we ordered multiple dishes later in the cruise.
Thank you so much! Watching your videos really help nailed down that we will river cruise.
I AM INLOVE with Christmas 🎄🎉❤🎄 🥳 in Europe via A River Cruise. A MUST, before leaving earth. 🌎
You two are just a hoot!! I did a Rhine river cruise several years ago as a part of a grand tour my parents had booked. I was extremely apprehensive of doing a tour, and ended up not crazy about it but the time spent with my folks, who are both now gone, was priceless. I'm so grateful I went along. The river cruise from Switzerland to Holland was magical!! I can only imagine how special it would be during the holidays. Take care, you two!!!!
Thank you Dale.
I don't go on cruises. No desire to go on one, but I love your videos. You're having fun, regardless of ciecumstances.
They cruise so that we don't have to.
Another super great video! There's nothing like European Christmas markets and so happy you were able to enjoy them. Thank you for taking us along.
Our pleasure!
I did the same itinerary in December, 2019, but on Viking. Your video is bringing back such wonderful memories! My friend and I were on a search for the half-meter wiener, and we finally found it! We were filming a lot of ours for our teacher friends who were still at work!
We followed a Viking ship all the way up the Rhine.
Spectacular! You have captured the essence of the christmas markets. I want to go so badly now!!!
used to live just up the road from Koln, squaddie in the 80's, all those christmas markets are real stuff, glad you two are loving it....good footage too